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Is ADHD a Silent (or not-so-silent) Factor in Your Life? | Dr. Sasha Hamdani
Nov 13, 2023
01:00:47
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Psychiatrist Dr. Sasha Hamdani shares personal ADHD journey and provides techniques to understand and thrive with uniquely wired brain. Self-care tools from her book discussed, including managing symptoms and embracing neurodiversity. Navigating ADHD diagnosis, understanding neurobiology, and impact of rejection sensitive dysphoria explored. Auditory experience, bilateral stimulation, and ASMR discussed along with challenges of self-care in the workplace for individuals with ADHD.
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- ADHD should be acknowledged as a disorder due to the substantial dysfunction and distress it causes.
- Self-care for individuals with ADHD includes physical practices like exercise and mental practices like self-compassion and engaging in art.
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Understanding the Neurodiverse Brain
Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a psychiatrist and ADHD specialist, shares her insights and personal journey with ADHD. She emphasizes the importance of including the term 'disorder' when discussing ADHD to acknowledge the substantial dysfunction and distress it can cause. She discusses the varied presentations of ADHD and highlights the impact it has on the frontal lobe, emotional cortex, and reticular activating system in the brain. Dr. Hamdani also addresses the underdiagnosis and misdiagnosis of ADHD, particularly in women and lower socioeconomic populations. She emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of an individual's medical and psychiatric conditions when diagnosing ADHD.
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